Transportation industry

Numerous workers of surface mining operations get killed due to collisions of haulage equipment. A proximity warning system (PWS) based on global positioning system (GPS) has reduced a number of accidents and has improved the technology, too.

Are pilots at risk of accidents due to fatigue?

Article Abstract:

The study conducted to examine the empirical relationship between pilot schedules and aviations accidents is analyzed. It is argued that establishing limits on duty time for commercial pilots would reduce risk.